Via food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Manchester
Via holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 28-30 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3EZ
How it compares in Manchester
That puts Via among the 3,683 places in Manchester holding top marks, 71% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ← Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 853 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Via none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Via, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| 0161 Flamin Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Alliance Manchester Business School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Abode Manchester Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Addleshaw Goddard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about Via
What is Via's food hygiene rating?
Via has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Manchester Council on 25 January 2025.
Is Via safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Via last inspected?
Via was last inspected on 25 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Via?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Via compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,198 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, and Via is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Via and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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